Thorong High Camp – Trail to Thorong La Pass loop from Annapurna Conservation Area

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Thorong High Camp – Trail to Thorong La Pass loop from Annapurna Conservation Area

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Thorong High Camp – Trail to Thorong La Pass loop from Annapurna Conservation Area

01:10

2.56km

130m

Hiking

Hard hike. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 0 m for 88 m

After 473 m for 1.60 km

After 2.45 km for 106 m

Waypoints

Start point

Alpine Hut

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4 m

View of Annapurna III and Gangapurna at sunrise

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Beautiful view of Annapurna III, Gangapurna and other peaks.

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6 m

Thorong High Camp

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Thorong High Camp is the last refuge before Thorong La. It is located at an altitude of 4,850 meters. Sleeping here could, therefore, be difficult. High Camp is smaller in …

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1.03 km

Teahouse Stop (seasonal)

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After an hour of climbing, this welcome little tea house offers hot drinks and hot water bottles to revive frozen fingers and toes.

Worth a stop if you start in the dark

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1.04 km

Trail to Thorong La Pass

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Get up early and don't forget the Grödel. On the pass it is often -10 degrees and it is quite windy (felt much colder),

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1.26 km

Ascent to Thorong La

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The air is getting thinner.

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1.77 km

Ascent to Thorong La

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From the high camp it's another 500 meters up.

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2.45 km

View of Purpung Himal from High Camp

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View towards Purpung Himal from the high camp.

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2.53 km

High Camp Lodges in Annapurna Conservation Area

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Basic but sufficient for the night before crossing the pass.

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2.56 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.62 km

771 m

167 m

Surfaces

1.72 km

771 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (5,000 m)

Lowest point (4,870 m)

Weather

Tuesday 27 October

12°C

-3°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

The UV-index reading is high for much of your activity. Don’t forget sunscreen and consider bringing sunglasses.

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Comments

May 10, 2025,Excursion on Day 12 (Thorong La High Camp)

Acclimatization on Day 12
High Camp is located at approximately 4,800 m. To better acclimatize, we'll first climb to the viewpoint today and then take the path toward the pass up to 5,000 m. This takes about 30 minutes. We'll stay there for about 20 minutes and then descend back to camp.

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